Why are More NBA Players tearing their Achilles Tendons? It’s complicated.

What’s behind all the Achilles tendon injuries in the NBA? Are they really tearing more often? Why? Lee and Gray delve into the numbers, the potential causes, and how the NBA’s not alone in increased injury stats. From training volume to low-top shoes, to supplements, they look at everything in what opens up into a broad conversation about risk and the compounding effect of movement and lifestyle risk factors. Go upstream (on the River Styx - bonus points if you get it) with Lee and Gray to see how we can solve what can often be a career-ending injury.Curious what your wellness score is? Check it out for free!https://www.symmio.co/whats-your-wellness-scoreMovement Masterclass: Mobilityhttps://www.functionalmovement.com/Store/246/movement_masterclass_mobilityMovement Masterclass: Stabilityhttps://www.functionalmovement.com/Store/247/movement_masterclass_stabilityPast Injury data: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11558755/Vaccine and tendonitis:https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.11.14.23298544v1.fullCorticosteroids and tissue weakening:https://www.theinjuryexpertz.com/the-rise-of-achilles-tears-in-the-nfl/Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter